“Jordan is an excellent leader and exactly what our great state needs. His work ethic is unmatched. He serves those in the Utah House with thoughtfulness, compassion, and intelligence. He brings people together and ensures that the southwest valley is powerfully represented in each legislative session. ”
REPRESENTATIVE KERA BIRKELAND
Get to Know Jordan
Jordan grew up in South Jordan. He attended Welby Elementary, Elk Ridge Middle School, and Bingham and Riverton High Schools. He graduated with honors from Brigham Young University in Political Science and Philosophy and later received his Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. He has experience working on international legal reform all around the world. He currently works on managing and negotiating complex legal agreements for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jordan was elected to the Utah Legislature in 2020. He has championed and passed a number of significant pieces of legislation on topics such as higher education free speech, election reform, criminal justice reform, and digital innovation to name a few. He was appointed to House Leadership and chairs a number of important committees.
Jordan is the oldest of eight children. He and his wife, Aliona, have three kids who are busy with soccer, basketball, and gymnastics. The Teuscher’s love to travel, work together in the yard, and attend sporting events.
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This evening, I had the privilege of presenting and participating in a panel at the community council meeting held at Mountain Creek Middle School to discuss the important topic of cell phones in schools.
We heard from administrators, teachers, parents, health care professionals, and others, but the highlight of the evening was hearing from the intelligent, passionate, and articulate students from Herriman High School. Their thoughtful concerns about the proposed Jordan School District policies were greatly insightful.
We can all recognize the negative impact cell phones are having in classrooms. As we move forward, the challenge lies in the details as we work to find the best solutions to protect learning environments while addressing legitimate concerns. I'll continue monitoring this issue as we consider potential legislation in the upcoming session.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this important conversation. Your input is invaluable as we seek to improve our schools for both students and teachers.
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Thank you for attending. This issue is important and it means a lot to not only hear from you but you have watched as you really listened to the students afterwards. I appreciate the extra effort you are always willing to invest in our district!
Earlier this week during our special session, I had the honor of recognizing four outstanding recent graduates of Bingham High School—Nathan Gillet, Brenna Miller, Zach Peterson, and James Brown—on the House floor with a legislative citation for their incredible act of heroism this summer.
Before heading off to college, these friends set out for what they thought would be a relaxing getaway to Middle Canyon in Tooele County. However, their trip quickly turned into a life-saving mission.
While at their campsite, they heard cries for help and rushed to find Joey and Leanna Espinoza in desperate need. Joey had suffered a serious accident—a seizure that caused him to fall face-first into the campfire. Without hesitation, these young heroes jumped into action.
Zach, utilizing his EMT training from JTECH, provided critical aid, while the group comforted Leanna and carefully loaded Joey into their truck. They drove him to the nearest hospital, ensuring he received the medical attention he urgently needed.
Their quick thinking and willingness to help in a moment of crisis truly made a difference in Joey’s life and have shown us all what true character and compassion look like. This spirit of service and readiness to help others is what Utah is all about, and I couldn't be prouder to honor them today alongside Senator Lincoln Fillmore.
It was especially touching to have Joey and Leanna Espinoza and their two daughters join us on the House floor as these teens were recognized. Their presence was a powerful reminder of the impact that these courageous actions had on their family.
Please join me in celebrating these remarkable individuals—Nathan, Brenna, Zach, and James—who have set an inspiring example for us all. Thank you for embodying the very best of our community.
#UtahHeroes #BinghamHighSchool #ServiceAboveSelf #UtahStrong
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Good job, kids!!! You are heroes!
Today, we secured a significant victory in the fight to protect minors from the harms of social media. In an 18-page decision, the federal court dismissed NetChoice's claim that the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (Utah Code §§ 13-71-101-401) was preempted by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. As the court explained:
"The dispositive question is whether the Act’s prohibitions on autoplay, seamless pagination, and notifications treat NetChoice members as the publisher or speaker of the third-party content they disseminate. The court concludes they do not. The Act’s prohibitions focus solely on the conduct of the covered website—the website’s use of certain design features on minors’ accounts—and impose liability irrespective of the content those design features may be used to disseminate. In other words, the prohibitions do not impose liability on NetChoice members based on their role as a publisher of third-party content because the potential liability has no connection to that content. Accordingly, the challenged provisions fall outside the scope of Section 230’s protections and are not inconsistent with it."
I had the privilege of sponsoring HB464 and SB194 with Senators Mike McKell and Kirk Cullimore this last session, which created the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act. These laws were designed to protect our minors from the serious harms of social media by creating safer social media experiences, empowering parents with the necessary tools to foster healthy habits, and holding social media companies accountable for the detrimental effects their algorithms can have on young users.
We worked tirelessly on these bills to ensure we were regulating the product features (i.e., algorithms) of these platforms and not the content, staying clear of Section 230 violations. Today's decision validates our hard work and proves to NetChoice and social media companies that states can indeed regulate this space to protect our children.
While we have a long legal battle ahead, today's dismissal was a major hurdle we had to overcome. I hope this work will ultimately help kids in Utah overcome the significant harms posed by current social media practices.
Big thanks to the AG's office, the Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, and all those who helped secure this victory! #utpol #socialmedia #utahwins
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Thanks for the update and the hard work!
Way to go Jordan!
You are so awesome!! Thanks for all you do to protect our children!! I so appreciate you and am so proud of you!!
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom that defines our great nation. Let’s cherish our liberties and remember the dedication of those who ensure our freedom endures. Enjoy this beautiful day with loved ones, and God bless America! 🎆🎇
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Last year, I championed an important piece of legislation, HB374, aimed at increasing local control, transparency, and resolving a longstanding conflict of interest between the SL County Sheriff's Office and the Unified Police Department (UPD). Today, as a result of this bill, the SLCo Sheriff's Office has officially separated from UPD.
This change means the Sheriff will now function like other Sheriffs across the state, providing patrol services in unincorporated areas of the county and offering countywide services (such as the Metro Gang Unit, Narcotics Taskforce, Warrants & Extraditions, and Search and Rescue, etc.) with oversight and funding from the Salt Lake County Council. This step forward ensures greater accountability and transparency in law enforcement services in SL County and addresses concerns of double taxation.
This afternoon, I joined Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner on KSL Radio's Inside Sources to discuss the background and context of this significant change. You can listen to our conversation here: shows.audiocdn.com/s/bonneville/inside-sources/jordan-teuscher-a-split-a0d2d0.
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Hey everyone, today’s the day—Primary Election Day in Utah! 🗳️
Big shoutout to all the candidates for their hard work and dedication. You’ve put in a ton of effort, and it shows.
Now, it’s our turn. Let’s get out there and vote! Your voice matters, and this is your chance to make it heard.
See you at the polls!
#VoteUtah #ElectionDay #primaryelection2024
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